Born in a Chinese family, I was brought up by “tiger parents” who pushed me to attain high academic and career successes. Despite achieving many of these successes, these external achievements did not provide me with an internal sense of happiness and well-being. Instead, it felt as if I was a big tree with a strong trunk and large branches but hollow inside. I realized that I needed to turn inward and give attention to my inner life. I entered the counselling field and began a journey of inner growth to connect with my inner child and allow my authentic self to be reborn and grow. This transformation has fostered the core being of my tree and brought me an immense feeling of fulfillment. It also shaped my belief that discovering our inner lives is the path to our wholeness and well-being.

With specialized trainings in psychodynamic therapy and family systems therapy, I have been practicing counselling for years working with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, self-esteem and personal growth. I approach my counselling work from a holistic and relational perspective that seeing clients’ issues in wholeness, navigating their challenges through therapeutic relationship, and helping them understand their unconscious patterns. I also incorporate attachment theory, inner child healing and mindfulness in practice, uniquely tailoring treatment to each client.

My cultural background also affords me an insight into immigrant and second-generation ways of being. Outside of counselling work, I am a passionate speaker for psychoeducation workshops in diverse communities. I also created a parent’s club to share parenting skills and ways to improve family relationships. All my self-growth is to better prepare myself for a genuine encounter with you and for accompanying you on your journey of self-discovery and healing.

My counselling services are provided in English and Mandarin.

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• Anxiety
• Depression
•  Obsession and compulsion
• Inner conflicts
• Self-esteem
• Childhood trauma
• Parenting challenges
• Relationship issues
• Life transitions

Works in the Vancouver Office on Thursday and Friday.

I come to counselling as a second career. This formed my foundational belief that, although not without challenges, change is possible. My approach is client-centred and holistic, incorporating body, mind, spirit, and relationship into the counselling process. I believe that counselling is an important catalyst that empowers people to identify, create and maintain changes in their lives. My work at the crisis line taught me that one of the most important elements of well-being is community, and I strive to create connection during the process of counselling. My approach to counselling is grounded in feminism and incorporates elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness and somatic (body) work. I have taken additional training in trauma-informed care, and am passionate about helping people to find safety, connection, and lead fulfilling lives.  

            Outside of my counselling work, I am an enthusiastic reader and I love both hiking and swimming. I am a mother to a wonderful, energetic daughter who continues to be my greatest teacher.   

• Anxiety
• Childhood trauma
• Stress management
• Transition into parenthood
• Parenting
• Relationship dynamics
• Life transitions
• Body/self-acceptance

Works in the Vancouver Office Sunday and in the Delta office on Monday.  Starting September 12th.

I think our minds have untapped potential for change and growth. Knowing ourselves is a journey that may seem winded and hard at times but it ultimately brings us depth, knowledge, groundedness, and a zest for life. My goal is to help you know yourself lovingly and lead a life that is bountiful and fulfilling. My work is inspired by cognitive and psychodynamic theories and findings in neuroscience and the social sciences. I am also interested in the mind-body connection and approaches that focus on and consider the body. 

I come to counseling psychology after a journey into design and arts that is ongoing and have more than 20 years of experience in the creative field. Having worked with people from different walks of life, no story is strange or surprising to me. I am also an older sister, a recent mother, and an immigrant who came to Canada 18 years ago all by myself with limited finances and faced many challenges to survive and thrive. 

• Mood, motivation,
• Relationships,
• Life transitions,
• Workplace issues/work-life balance
• Anxiety
• Family of origin
• Self-esteem

Providing  In-person and video sessions.

In-person available on Tuesdays.